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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.91, 3,560.96 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.91, 3,560.96 and 730.62 is: 1,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.91 : 3,560.96 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.91/3,560.96 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.91x = 3,560.96 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.91x = 2,601,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,710.42/2,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.96

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